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Apple Unveils a 27‑inch Pro Display with 120Hz and Mini‑LED Tech

March 3, 2026

Apple has rolled out a new high‑end monitor called the Studio Display XDR. The screen is 27 inches wide and delivers a 5K resolution of 5120 by 2880 pixels, giving sharp detail for professional use. A mini‑LED backlight with 2, 304 dimming zones allows the display to reach a peak brightness of 2, 00

sports

High School Hoops Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

February 25, 2026

In Bay City, the basketball courts were buzzing with victories and milestones on February 24. The Thunderbolts from Mio kept their winning streak alive, beating Hillman 71‑26 and earning a share of the North Star League title. Player Mia McGregor dominated with 52 points, 14 rebounds and 11 block

entertainment

Kelly Cutrone Fires Back at Jay Manuel Over ANTM Drama

February 24, 2026

Kelly Cutrone, a well‑known fashion publicist who judged America’s Next Top Model from cycles 18 to 22, recently responded to Jay Manuel’s criticism of Tyra Banks in the Netflix docuseries “Reality Check. ” Manuel said that after cycle 8 he wanted to leave the show and that Banks ignored him on s

technology

Tiny Gold Sensors That Beat Light Into Heat Signals

February 24, 2026

A new study shows that gold films only a few nanometers thick can be turned into tiny mechanical sensors. These devices vibrate at very high frequencies, in the range of millions of cycles per second. When a laser shines on them, their vibration frequency shifts in a predictable way, allowing the se

technology

Data Centers on the Move: Why Texas Is Set to Lead

February 24, 2026

The surge in data center construction across North America has pushed the industry beyond its long‑established hubs. A new study shows that about two‑thirds of the 35 gigawatts of planned capacity lies outside traditional strongholds such as Virginia, which has long dominated the market. Texas is po

environment

Solar Fields, Sheep and Wetlands: A New Twist on Clean Power

February 24, 2026

A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say

politics

Camp Mystic Reopening Faces Legal Hurdles

February 24, 2026

The state’s top official has publicly opposed giving a new license to Camp Mystic, the site of a tragic flood that claimed 27 girls and an adult last July. In a blunt letter, the lieutenant governor told the health agency that he would not feel safe sending family members to a place where so many li

business

Power Projects in 2025: Where Money and Wind Are Going

February 23, 2026

The latest research shows that the world is planning about $8. 53 trillion worth of new power plants by the end of 2025. Most of that money is still in early stages: almost 60 % is spent on planning and preparing projects, while about a quarter is already under construction. The remaining 14 % are i

politics

Eagan Holds Off on Big Tech Buildings for a Year

February 18, 2026

The Eagan City Council decided to pause any new data center or crypto‑mining projects for a full year. The rule stops construction near homes within 500 feet or if the site would use more than 20 megawatts of power. The pause ends on February 17, 2027 unless the council votes earlier. During this w

business

Casey Wasserman’s Agency Faces Sale After Controversial Emails Surface

February 15, 2026

The sports and entertainment world is in shock after emails from 2003 revealed a flirtatious back‑and‑forth between Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein. The messages were full of sexual innuendo and suggest a personal relationship that could not stay hidd